Thelma Gibson Health Initiative

What Thelma Gibson Health Initiative does

Thelma Gibson Health Initiative, Inc. (TGHI) is a Florida-incorporated nonprofit founded in 2000 by Merline Barton with the support and endorsement of Thelma V. A. Gibson, the organization's namesake and a former Interim City Commissioner of Miami. Headquartered at 3640 Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove (Miami, FL 33133), TGHI provides free social services, healthcare linkage, and education/employment programming to low-income residents of Coconut Grove and South Miami, targeting families facing poverty, illiteracy, drug dependency, HIV, delinquency, teen pregnancy, and related challenges. The organization operates with 11-50 employees, including Masters Level Counselors, Certified Behavior Analysts, Case Managers, and Vocational Training Staff.

Service delivery is organized into four core program pillars: Critical Needs Programs (food, clothing, shelter navigation, social service linkage, home intervention), Better Health Programs (healthcare system navigation, mental health counseling referral, certified HIV testing with harm reduction and PrEP), Economic Stability Programs (job preparedness, resume building, interview prep, benefit navigation for SNAP, Medicare/Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, SafeLink, transportation), and New Skills Programs (social/practical/administrative skills classes, evidence-based Nurturing Parenting, financial literacy tutoring). These are complemented by specialized sub-programs including Positive Action Through Collaboration (PAC) for parents and youth ages 10-19, Positive Transition Program (PTP) for ages 13-19, TGHI Pathway to Stability (serving 400+ at-risk clients annually), and Elderly Programs for seniors 55+ in District 7. All services are delivered free of charge through direct service, home visits, group classes, and case management at the Coconut Grove office.

TGHI's revenue model is entirely grant-funded. The organization relies on contributions from the City of Miami, Miami-Dade County (PHCD and OMB), and community foundations including Coral Gables Community Foundation, Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation, Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation, and The Miami Foundation. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on referrals and partnerships with schools, colleges (University of Miami School of Nursing & Public Health, Miami-Dade College), neighborhood housing agencies (The Related Group), legal support entities, healthcare providers, and a banking partner (Popular Community Bank, providing financial literacy instruction). The technology stack is minimal: a Wix-hosted website, standard social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram), and conventional email/phone intake. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Thelma Gibson Health Initiative

Legal name

Thelma Gibson Health Initiative, Inc.

Website

https://tghi-cg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thelma Gibson Health Initiative is a Florida nonprofit founded in 2000 that delivers free social services, healthcare linkage, and education/employment programs to low-income residents of Coconut Grove and South Miami, organized into four pillars: critical needs, better health, economic stability, and new skills.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAC

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGACAD

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAK

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYHLAFAGAO

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

SECONDARYEDAAAFAG

Health Promotion & Public Health Education (Community Workshops)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Community & Public Education Programs (Libraries, Community Centers)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Nonprofit health programs
• HIV testing counseling
• Job preparedness training
• Financial literacy tutoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Island Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Government Grants: Funding from foundations including Coral Gables Community Foundation, Dr. John T Macdonald Foundation, Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation, The Miami Foundation, and government entities such as Miami-Dade County PHCD and OMB.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Thelma Gibson Health Initiative is a non-profit social services organization that delivers free, in-person programs to low-income residents of Coconut Grove and South Miami. Its offering is organized into four core program categories — Critical Needs (food, clothing, shelter, social service linkage, home intervention), Better Health (healthcare navigation, mental health counseling, HIV and substance abuse testing), Economic Stability (job preparedness and benefit navigation), and New Skills (social/practical skills, nurturing parenting, financial literacy) — supported by specialized sub-programs including PAC, PTP, the TGHI Pathway to Stability, HIV Testing + PrEP, and Elderly Programs.

Product overview

Thelma Gibson Health Initiative is a non-profit social services organization offering a continuum of programs since 2000. The organization operates as a single integrated service platform organized into four core program categories: Critical Needs Programs (food, clothing, shelter, social service linkage, home intervention), Better Health Programs (health care linkage, mental health counseling, HIV & substance abuse testing), Economic Stability Programs (job preparedness, benefit navigation), and New Skills Programs (social/administrative skills, nurturing parenting, financial literacy). These are supplemented by specialized sub-programs including Positive Action Through Collaboration (PAC) for parents and youth, Positive Transition Program (PTP) for teens, TGHI Pathway to Stability, HIV Testing + PrEP, and Elderly Programs. All programs are designed to serve low-income communities in Miami-Dade County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Critical Needs Program Provides essential support including guidance to reliable sources for food, clothing, and shelter, social service linkage to help clients navigate and access services, and home intervention with training for parents and caregivers of at-risk children aimed at decreasing violence, delinquency, and drug use.
• Better Health Program Provides healthcare services linkage through Case Managers and Care Coordinators, mental health counseling via certified behavioral health partners, and a clinic offering certified HIV testing, counseling, and harm reduction prevention programs with referrals to medical services.
• Economic Stability Program Provides job preparedness services including resume building, interview preparation, and job-readiness skills training, along with benefit navigation assistance for SNAP, Medicare/Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, SafeLink Phones, Affordable Internet, Transportation, STS, and Golden Passports.
• New Skills Program Provides Social, Practical, and Administrative Skills classes to build self-confidence and organized habits, evidence-based Nurturing Parenting classes to help parents build safe and supportive home environments, and Financial Literacy Tutoring delivered in partnership with banking partners covering banking procedures, credit monitoring, and budgeting.
• Positive Action Through Collaboration (PAC) - Parent Program Curriculum designed to empower parents to become more confident by promoting candid conversations on identifying areas of growth and communication, covering emotions, environment, and behavior topics.
• Positive Action Through Collaboration (PAC) - Youth Program Curriculum for youth ages 10-19 designed to increase confidence at home and school while developing life skills including literacy, home safety, emotional regulation, self-care, peer support, and goal setting.
• Positive Transition Program (PTP) Soft-skills curriculum for ages 13-19 that prepares youth for entry-level jobs through essential workplace skills, life-skill components, case management, career coaching, and ongoing retention support.
• TGHI Pathway to Stability Continuum of pathway programs serving more than 400 at-risk clients of all ages in West Coconut Grove (33133), providing intervention services and training for critical resources, health improvement, practical skills, job linkage, and affordable living solutions.
• HIV Testing + PrEP Program Provides HIV testing with specialized outreach and screening, targeted case management, individual and family therapy, support group counseling, healthcare referrals, and health education for persons with high-risk behaviors.
• Elderly Program Provides counseling, social service support, and substance use services to seniors aged 55+ residing in public housing and the community in District 7 (Coconut Grove and South Miami).

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ at-risk clients served annually through Pathway to Stability program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• City of MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner providing funding and support for social services programs serving Miami residents.
• Popular Community BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partner providing financial literacy instruction including banking procedures, credit monitoring, and budgeting training. George Morera, SVP from Popular Bank, serves on TGHI's Advisory Board.
• The Related GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate developer partner supporting affordable housing initiatives and community development in Coconut Grove.
• The Rotary Club of Coconut GroveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService organization providing volunteer support and community networking for TGHI initiatives.
• UM School of Nursing & Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing intern support to teach nutrition and health education, and assist with data collection and case management.
• Miami-Dade CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing non-degree practical reading and math classes at the Gibson Educational Center on Grand Avenue.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Borinquen Health Care Center: Federally qualified health center in Miami-Dade providing primary care, behavioral health, and social services to underserved populations. Directly comparable as a Miami-Dade safety-net provider offering integrated health and social support.
• Center for Family and Child Enrichment: Miami Gardens-based nonprofit providing family strengthening, youth development, behavioral health, and social services to at-risk families. Comparable as a Miami-Dade nonprofit serving similar youth and family client segments with counseling and parenting programs.
• Citrus Health Network: Miami-Dade community health center providing primary care, behavioral health, and HIV services to low-income and underserved residents. Comparable as a Miami-area nonprofit delivering Better Health programming with HIV testing and harm reduction.
• Camillus Health Concern: Miami-based nonprofit providing integrated health and social services to homeless and low-income residents in Miami-Dade. Directly comparable as a community health nonprofit serving overlapping vulnerable populations in the same metro area.
• Chapman Partnership: Miami-Dade nonprofit operating emergency shelter and transitional housing programs with comprehensive social services for homeless families. Comparable as a Miami-based social services nonprofit addressing poverty and stability.
• Miami Rescue Mission: Miami nonprofit providing food, shelter, clothing, and recovery programs to homeless and low-income individuals. Comparable in offering the same Critical Needs program category to overlapping client populations in Miami.
• Switchboard of Miami (211 Miami-Dade): Miami-based nonprofit operating the 211 helpline and providing information, referral, crisis intervention, and case management services. Comparable in delivering benefit navigation and social service linkage to Miami-Dade residents in need.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Community Services of South Florida: Miami-based social services nonprofit offering counseling, senior services, food assistance, and case management. Comparable as an established Miami nonprofit delivering multiple overlapping service lines to vulnerable populations.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami: Large Miami-based faith-affiliated nonprofit operating broad social services, immigration support, and community programs across South Florida. Comparable as a regional incumbent with overlapping social services but far larger scale and scope.

Regional players

• Pridelines: Miami-based nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ youth with health, mental health, and social services. Comparable as a Miami nonprofit providing youth-focused Better Health and New Skills programming, though serving a distinct demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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